Sermons on Matthew 18:20-20:20:

Blowing Our Doors Off

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's The Deal?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Chilling Prophecy

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The details that Jesus gave to His disciples about His impending death were chillling. But the result was going to be fantastic.

Passage: Matthew 20:17-19 Intro: Thins were going pretty well in the brand new kingdom of God on earth. 1. popular, enemies routinely overcome with wise words or powerful action. 2. after three years, Jesus and His disciples were on a pretty good roll. 3. and as they headed for Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

That Word Our Flesh Hates...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Two Debtors

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Two Debtors (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 21-35. Quote: “Forgiveness is a marvellous idea; Until you are the one who has to do it”. Ill: • Old Joe was dying. • For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. • Wanting to straighten things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Brethren

Children And Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Children and Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 19 verses 13-16: Quote: The Message: “One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: "Let the children alone, don't prevent them from coming to me. God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Vineyard.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Vineyard. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 1-16. One of the first expressions we learn as children is, “That’s not fair.” • One thing that life seems to teach us, is that this statement is right; • Life doesn’t seem to be fair. In fact it seems to be quite the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Goodnight, My Angel

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A funeral sermon written about my niece who died at 17 days.

Goodnight, My Angel Allena Michelle Perry 2-21-05 - Play "The Dance" & "When I'm Gone" Friends and family of Allena Perry let us pray: Heavenly Father, your will is sovereign. May we be able to look back at Allena and think fondly of the time that we shared together. Lord, may we not be bitter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011

It’s only through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ. Only through Him can we be forgiven and at peace with God. Only through him can we find peace with one another.

Rebuilding Broken Relationships Part 3 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church INTRODUCTION - You're Only as Strong as Your Roots This is a majestic oak tree. How tall do you guess it is? How old do you think it is? I wonder how much it weighs. Oak is some of the best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Decision

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 14, 2011

For this young man his stumbling block was his riches, most of us don’t have this riches problem as our stumbling block, but just about all us do have some thing that hinders our walk as a Christian in some way or another, every bodies stumbling block is

Matthew 19:16-22 A BAD DECISION 1-15-11 Today for a few minutes I want us to think about this young man that we read about in our text, he obviously was an intelligent person, I mean he was rich according to the other gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Cup Or Baptism Of Discipleship!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the suffering of Jesus in accepting the PERFECT WILL OF THE FATHER. In this, we also can see what it takes to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. All disciples are believers but not all believers are disciples. Th

Cup or Baptism of Discipleship! (Mat 20:20 KJV) Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. (Mat 20:21 KJV) And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Lesson 4: 10 Reasons I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

10 Reasons why the Bible is Authoritative.

A. 10 REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS AUTHORITATIVE 1. The Bible is the Word of God because of its unique revelation of the Person of Christ, i.e., He claimed to be God. a. He applied to Himself the statement of Jehovah, “I am” (John 8:24). b. Jesus claimed to be identical with the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Emotions

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 4, 2011

Emotions of our Lord.

Divine Emotions Our heavenly father is endowed with emotions not unlike the emotions that we, as human beings, experience. However, there is an important difference: his emotions are altogether Pure also more intense. The bible ascribes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-27

Denomination: Baptist